Format: Padded Board Books

Ben Mantle was born in Leamington Spa, England, and developed a very early interest in all things artistic and festive, even coming in first in his local library’s coloring competition. He joined the crew of Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride and now works as an illustrator and animator from his seaside base in Brighton.

AboutBen Mantle

Ben Mantle was born in Leamington Spa, England, and developed a very early interest in all things artistic and festive, even coming in first in his local library’s coloring competition. He joined the crew of Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride and now works as an illustrator and animator from his seaside base in Brighton.

Giles Andreae has created the popular tiger tales titles ABC Animal Jamboree, Cock-a-doodle-doo! Barnyard Hullabaloo!, Commotion in the Ocean, Dinosaurs Galore!, and Rumble in the Jungle.

AboutVanessa Cabban

Vanessa Cabban grew up between boarding school in England and wherever her nomadic parents were living: Africa, Spain, Belgium, and the United States. She has illustrated many children’s picture books, including the tiger tales books Heaven Is Having You, Love Is a Handful of Honey and Where There’s a Bear, There’s Trouble.

Since she was a child, Hannah Wood has never been seen without a pencil and paint splattered all over her. She studied politics in college but always wanted to be a book illustrator. Starting off illustrating greetings cards for major international companies soon lead her to her dream.

Steve Metzger has written more than sixty books for young children, including I Love You All Year Long for tiger tales. Living in New York City, Steve says he’s lucky to be married to his beautiful and talented wife (who is also a writer). Together they have a terrific daughter, who helps criticize his story ideas and lets him play with her once in a while.

AboutClaire Keay

Claire Keay lives in Rayleigh, Essex, England and works from her home studio. Many of her paintings are held in private collections throughout the United Kingdom, Australia, the United States and Canada. Claire loves children’s book illustrations, the color red, and breakfast in bed with the Sunday papers!

Steve Metzger has written more than sixty books for young children, including I Love You All Year Long for tiger tales. Living in New York City, Steve says he’s lucky to be married to his beautiful and talented wife, (who is also a writer). Together they have a terrific daughter, who helps criticize his story ideas and lets him play with her once in a while.

AboutPenny Ives

Penny Ives lives and works in Bath, England. She shares an untidy house with her tall and still growing teenage son, three cats, and two giant goldfish. Years ago, Penny was a student at Bath Academy of Art and later Brighton Art School. Before that, Penny was a very shy child who wouldn’t say boo to a goose! It was always easier to sit in the sed with the dog and write poems.